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Rutland County Museum
Volunteer-run local museum covering Rutland’s people, farming, trades and daily life. A useful introduction to the county and Oakham.
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough to Oakham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Market Harborough to Oakham will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Market Harborough for Oakham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Oakham trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:43 Market Harborough | 1h00 | 20:43 Oakham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Market Harborough to Oakham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:18, the last at 21:21. The fastest train covers the 25 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 25 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 6:18 |
Last train 21:21 |
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Discover the best of Oakham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oakham trip today.
Volunteer-run local museum covering Rutland’s people, farming, trades and daily life. A useful introduction to the county and Oakham.
Gallery and arts venue in nearby Uppingham showing changing exhibitions, craft and community arts in a historic setting.
Small heritage museum in a former school, with local artefacts and displays about village life in Rutland. A quieter stop for history fans.
Large reservoir landscape for walking, cycling, birdwatching and waterside views. One of the area’s best-known outdoor destinations.
Oakham’s central market place, lined with historic buildings and regular markets. A good base for seeing the town’s character and daily life.
Popular waterside green space at Rutland Water with paths, play areas and easy access to family-friendly walks and cycle routes.
A traditional pork pie from nearby Melton Mowbray with hand-raised pastry and uncured chopped pork. It is a defining food of Rutland and the East Midlands.
Blue cheese made just east of Oakham in Colston Bassett and Long Clawson style dairies. Rich, creamy and closely tied to local farming traditions.
A classic Leicestershire cheese with a crumbly texture and mild, nutty flavour. It reflects the dairy heritage of the region around Oakham.
Stylish restaurant and hotel dining room serving modern British dishes with local produce in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Well-known local café and deli for breakfast, lunch, coffee and cakes, with a busy, informal atmosphere in Oakham centre.
Popular Indian restaurant offering classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart, friendly town-centre setting.
Moderate for a small English market town: accommodation and dining are typical for rural England, with limited public transport and few ultra-budget options.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough to Oakham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oakham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Market Harborough to Oakham trains use the Market Harborough to Oakham station pair. Use this guide to compare Market Harborough and Oakham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Market Harborough has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Market Harborough.
Ticket office support is available at Market Harborough.
Available at Market Harborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Market Harborough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Market Harborough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Oakham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oakham.
Ticket office support is available at Oakham.
Available at Oakham: Parking.
Available at Oakham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oakham: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level access to Peterborough bound platform. Ramp from the road to the Leicester bound platform. Restricted access between the platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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